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EXTEND, INC. |
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EQUESTRIAN NETWORK MAGAZINE "GIVES BACK" TO NON-PROFIT EQUINE ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS
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Equestrian Network Magazine ( www.equestmagazine.com) (ENM) has announced plans to recognize and highlight non-profit organizations and groups working to improve the equestrian community. Each month an equestrian-related 501(c)3 organization will be featured and/or given free advertising in a new feature called "Giving Back." |
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Though ENM has provided free advertising and editorial space to selected non-profit organizations and clubs since its first issue in January 2006, they are now providing a regular space for formal recognition. |
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Garry Stauber, General Manager of Equestrian Network Magazine stated, "We wish to be good stewards of the medium we're utilizing to provide information about organizations which are striving to help the equestrian community. This is not only a large part of our charter, it's also our responsibility." |
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In the past ENM has also been able to highlight non-profit organizations in its regular features like "Spotlight on Clubs and Organizations", "Horse in the Spotlight", and "Featured Equestrian." |
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ENM has published articles and/or donated free advertising to organizations including the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, the Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association, "Leave No Trace," the Backcountry Horsemen of California, therapeutic riding programs such as DreamPower Horsemanship and Hearts Adaptive, the Certified Horsemanship Association, Lone Star Equine Rescue, High School Rodeo Association, American Ranch Horse Association and Pony Club of America. |
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"We're excited to have a formal venue now to highlight the good works of others to our community," said Garry Stauber. "This new feature 'Giving Back' will begin with our September 2006 issue". |
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Non-profit organizations are encouraged to submit their information to info@equestmagazine.com with "Giving Back" in the subject line. Submitters should limit articles to 1000 words or less and include a description of what services they provide to the equine community and a brief history of their organization. Each monthone organization will be selected to be advertised and/or included in "Giving Back". |
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Equestrian Network Magazine Equestrian Network Magazine (ENM) is a nationwide all-breed all-discipline online publication, and the newest member of a well-established network of regional sites led by the Bay Equestrian Network (BAEN) ( www.bayequest.com) and owned by Extend, Inc.. Extend's network includes sister sites serving different regions: Southern California Equestrian Network ( www.socalequest.com), Rogue Valley Equestrian Network ( www.oregonequest.com), and South East Equestrian Network ( www.southeastequest.com). More site expansions are planned for 2006. |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 10, 2006 |
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EQUESTRIAN NETWORK MAGAZINE RECEIV ES NATIONAL READERS' APPROVAL |
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SAN FRANCISCO , CA - Equestrian Network Magazine ( http://www.equestmagazine.com), an exciting new information web site for horse enthusiasts, has received overwhelming nationwide approval. |
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This exciting free equestrian site has grown its traffic 67% in three months to over 252,376 hits since its original launch on January 19th 2006. |
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Equestrian Network Magazine (ENM) is the newest member of a well-established network of regional sites including the Bay Equestrian Network ( http://www.bayequest.com) which initially launched in 1997. ENM is created to meet overwhelming requests from network visitors as well as many nationwide horse communities. |
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"We never expected the readers' response to be so affirming and in such great numbers. The response has far exceeded our expectation, especially in just the first three months. Equestrian are now online more than ever. We offer relevant and quality content, designed for the entire equestrian community and purposely chose not to exclude anyone, by creating a multi-breed and multi-discipline magazine," stated General Manager, Garry Stauber. |
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The magazine features ten regular columnists, including nationally recognized speakers and trainers Linda Tellington-Jones, Julie Goodnight, Jerry Tindell and Garry Stauber, as well as two highly respected veterinarians, Dr.Tim Eastman and Dr.Richard Miller. The magazine also sports regular columns on hoof care from the president and founder of the Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School, Bob Smith, equestrian legal issues examined by attorney Rachel Kosmal McCart, and the mental side of riding with Martha McNiel, LMFT. |
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Here is a small sampling of readers' feedback letters: |
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"...The second issue surpassed the first. In only two issues, you have established the best looking, most informative and most interesting equine ezine on the net! As I subscribe to all of them, I know. Congratulations on your 'most excellent' achievements." Warmly, - M.Y. Mim |
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"I...took the opportunity to view your new online magazine. Well done! I really enjoyed the very readable design as well as the unusual variety of information available. Thank you for a super equestrian online publication." Sincerely, - L. A. Allen, Fort Wayne, Indiana |
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"I was just turned on to your magazine and I love it. ...I found the articles to be well written and fun to read. The pictures were great as well. Keep up the work." - K. Kile, Hayden Lake, Idaho |
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"Loved it and would like to forward the link to lots of friends/clients. Nice job. Thx." - S. Landache |
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"Keep it up. I liked it. I read about all of it, my eyes are tired! Thank you." - D. Wilson |
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